Description
These fudgy chewy brookies combine the best of both worlds—gooey brownies and soft chocolate chip cookies in one layered dessert bar. Perfect for bake sales, lunchboxes, or freezer-friendly treats!
Ingredients
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- Brownie Base:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (90g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup (85g) chocolate chips or chunks
- Cookie Dough Top:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (90g) light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups (155g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (130g) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the brownie batter: Whisk melted butter and sugars, then add eggs and vanilla. Stir in cocoa, flour, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips. Spread into pan.
- Make the cookie dough: Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, then chocolate chips.
- Layer the cookie dough on top of the brownie batter and gently press to cover.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes or until golden on top and just set in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
- Let brookies cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
- To freeze, wrap individual portions and store up to 3 months.
- Optional: Add a teaspoon of instant espresso to the brownie batter for enhanced chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brookie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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